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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Oct 13, 2022 4:10:12 GMT -5
Hi all,
With the maintenance period activities progressing nicely, I would like to keep up the momentum - with a view to ending the roster freeze period early. I don't believe any of the rule votes impact on player valuation, so as soon as roster checks are all complete and a TC is nominated then I see no reason to delay.
Please post here if you wish to volunteer for TC for 2023.
Six volunteers are sought, but if we have extra then we will either have a larger TC for the year or perhaps it might present a good opportunity to give a regular volunteer a year off to recharge their batteries.
Thanks, Stephen
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Oct 13, 2022 4:12:11 GMT -5
For additional information about the duties of TC, this is the guidance provided to TC members in the TC folder which is not visible to other league members: The TC office can be used as a meeting place for TC members to talk among themselves, raise any pertinent questions, offer reminders, or share information relevant to their responsibilities. Guidance for Approving Trades Are the player names spelled correctly? Are the contracts accurately shown? Do all 1st year players have links provided for them? Are any unprotected players being traded highlighted as being previously unprotected? Do the trading teams have rights for all players they are sending (including rights to any unprotected players)? Are all the players eligible to be traded? Are the cap changes accurately shown (note: trades including unprotected players will usually be uneven)? Do both teams have cap space to accommodate any salary changes? Are all the players dropped/free agents on Fantrax? Do the explanation(s) provided explain the reasoning behind any trade which you think to be grossly uneven and/or severely detrimental to a team in both the short and long terms? If the answer to all of the above is 'yes', then reply to the trade post and post your approval. Three approvals are required for the trade to pass.
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Post by bill (Bill, SD) on Oct 13, 2022 9:48:51 GMT -5
I can throw my name in as a stand by. I'm happy to take a season off if there is the interest to fill the slots. Otherwise, I am willing to serve again.
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Post by Astros GM (Adam) on Oct 13, 2022 9:54:41 GMT -5
Last year felt like a year off because the TC was so efficient. I’d be happy to serve.
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Post by Guardians GM (Jay) on Oct 13, 2022 9:56:00 GMT -5
I'm happy to serve again
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Post by Orioles GM (Andy) on Oct 13, 2022 10:00:39 GMT -5
I too am happy to serve again.
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Post by D'backs GM (Mo) on Oct 13, 2022 20:23:33 GMT -5
I will volunteer myself
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Post by St. Louis GM (Bert) on Oct 14, 2022 13:30:55 GMT -5
I'm available again if no better options present themselves, the 2022 version was so good I felt like I didn't do anything.
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Post by White Sox GM (Micheal) on Oct 14, 2022 14:58:37 GMT -5
I’d be willing to serve if needed. Can step up if someone wants to take a year off.
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Post by Royals GM (Jordan) on Oct 17, 2022 6:14:41 GMT -5
I think we cracked the code last year with a larger than normal number of volunteers--it really didn't feel burdensome. I think we should aim for a similarly large number again, and I'd be happy to do it as long as we have a large number (it seems like we do!) so the work can be split up considerably (I think we should ideally move toward everyone who has been in the league for X amount of time automatically becoming a volunteer, in addition to folks who step up to volunteer, or something like this anyway)
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Oct 17, 2022 6:49:51 GMT -5
Yordan makes a fine point - I had not appreciated that we had 8 TC last year (plus me helping out occasionally). As well as greater numbers, I think we benefited from some very diligent and committed TC members, for which we are all very thankful.
On that basis, the TC for 2023 will include all willing to stand and will be: Bill (Padres) Adam (Astros) Jay (Guardians) Andy (Orioles) Mo (Diamondbacks) Bert (Cardinals) Michael (White Sox) Yordan (Royals)
I will update member permissions when I remember how to do it - I think I have to log in to the admin account itself.
With 2023's TC set, I would like to take this opportunity to reset expectations with all league members about trade approvals. We were very fortunate last season to experience very quick votes/approvals, but please do not now expect that as the standard going forward. I would not deem it at all out of the ordinary if trades did not receive three votes within two or three days of being posted - especially if they are complicated and/or contain a lot of players. Anything that is done quicker than this is a testament to the commitments of our TC volunteers.
*note - trading is not yet open as the roster maintenance period remains ongoing*
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on May 29, 2023 15:35:13 GMT -5
Hi all,
Bill (of the Brewers flavour) has volunteered to be added into the TC rotation. He has been added to this year's TC with immediate effect.
Thanks, Stephen
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Post by Rockies GM (Mike) on May 29, 2023 16:04:53 GMT -5
If any other slots open up, I am available to volunteer.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on May 29, 2023 17:01:14 GMT -5
If any other slots open up, I am available to volunteer. Hi Mike, Thanks for the offer. It is great that so many people are willing to give up a little extra time to help with the administration of the league. Based on past seasons, 9 TC members should be plenty. If we have the luxury (as it seems we do now) I think it is nice to have some reserve capacity either to step in where an existing TC member withdraws, or to allow rotation from year-to-year so that we avoid overwork or burnout. If you are willing, I think it would be best to keep you in reserve in case of need in the remainder of 2023 - or to be the first name on the sheet in 2024 to allow for a 2023 volunteer to step back from the added responsibility or to just have a year off before coming back in 2025. Thanks, Stephen
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Post by Rockies GM (Mike) on May 29, 2023 22:28:42 GMT -5
I am flexible and willing to assist in whatever capacity works best for the league.
Mike
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